check oil YAMAHA XVS950CU 2017 User Guide

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-21
6 Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-22
6
EAU22733
Chan gin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23041
Drive belt slackThe drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
EAU55773
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the side- stand.
2. Note the current position of the drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
3. Note the position of the drive belt with a force of 45 N (4.5 kgf, 10 lbf)
applied to the belt with a belt ten-
sion gauge as shown.
TIPA belt tension gauge is available at a
Yamaha dealer.4. Calculate the drive belt slack bysubtracting the measurement not-
ed in step 2 from the measure-
ment noted in step 3.
5. If the drive belt slack is incorrect, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Drive belt
2. Marks2
1
1. Belt tension gauge
2. Drive belt slack
Drive belt slack:
6.0–8.0 mm (0.24–0.31 in)
6 8 10 12 14
1
2
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6
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-4
7
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then pla-
ce the spark plugs on the cylin-
der head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turning the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30°F) or more than 30
°C (90°F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-10
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever.............................................. 3-9
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake/tail light....................................... 6-31CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-14
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch........................................ 3-7
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 Engine stop switch................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-25
Fuel ...................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ........ 3-13
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-7
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-18
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-32MMain switch ............................................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-5
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-3PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-9
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-7RRESET switch ......................................... 3-8
Rider seat.............................................. 3-15SSafety information................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-8
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 3-16
Sidestand.............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Steering lock ......................................... 3-14
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-32TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
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